Wakelon Elementary vs Wendell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wakelon Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Wendell Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Wakelon Elementary Zebulon, North Carolina | Wendell Middle Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,457 | #355 of 469 |
| National rank | #43616 of 50,301 | #13519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Zebulon | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.0 vs 21.6).
- •Wakelon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Wendell Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 679.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wakelon Elementary better than Wendell Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Wakelon Elementary and Wendell Middle?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Zebulon and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wakelon Elementary: 679. Wendell Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wakelon Elementary and Wendell Middle rank in North Carolina?
Wakelon Elementary is 1073rd of 1,457 and Wendell Middle is 355th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).